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Outstanding Teacher Recognized: A Tribute to Mrs. Matsubara’s Impact at Riviera Elementary
Igor’s Riviera Roundup:A message from Riviera Elementary Principal Christie Forshey Fifth-grade teacher Kathi Matsubara was surprised by the Helpful Honda Organization for her above-and-beyond service...
Riviera Resident Helps Others Dive into the Healing Power of Water Therapy
Looking for the fountain of youth? Look no further than the pool in your backyard or gym. So says Riviera resident Vince Newman, a physical therapist and certified aquatic therapist who has treated hu...
Riviera Girl Scout Troop 9095 makes a difference by taking action!
By Riviera Elementary Principal Christie Forshey Riviera teaches Character Counts Pillars and plans monthly service projects that align with the following traits. CC utilizes six “Pillars of Cha...
I Fight Back for Bella
Relay For Life Returns to South High School May 6 Like many of us, cancer has had a profound effect on my life. When I was 19 years old, just four years after immigrating to the U.S. from Kiev w...
Riviera Native Joyce Neu Used Negotiating Skills to Bring Peace to Countries in Conflict
A Peaceful Legacy: The Life and Work of Joyce Neu For those of us who remember the Bosnian war of the 1990s, the atrocities we saw on the news are seared in our brains. Caused by the break up of...
Check it Out – El Retiro Library Re-Opens
Great news for our community El Retiro library is open and welcoming back patrons! The plumbing issues that caused the library’s year-long closure have been resolved and additional upgrades were made....
Riviera Couple Help Bring Dignity to the Destitute on Skid Row
A pair of shoes. A shirt. A warm blanket. Most of us take these everyday items for granted. But to the thousands of homeless living on Skid Row, a simple pair of shoes can mean the difference between ...
A Message from Riviera Elementary Principal, Christie Forshey
Riviera Elementary School is turning 70 years old! Did you or your child/ren attend Riviera Elementary School? Alumni, current and past staff members, and neighbors are invited to attend this special ...
Riviera Couple Celebrates their 70s on Everest
The Mountains Are Calling Not many people celebrate their 70th birthday climbing Mount Everest. But not a lot of people are like Riviera residents Laurie Jonqueres and her husband, Michel. Just over ...
Riviera Roundup: a Message From Riviera Elementary Principal, Christie Forshey
Riviera Elementary School Recognized Two Students From Each Class for the Character Counts All Pillar Awards at a Ceremony on May 23rd Here is a picture of our 5th-grade recipients! The students sele...
Local Author Ruth Stevens Pens Dementia Novel That Inspires & Uplifts
Hollywood Riviera Resident Ruth Stevens on Her Novel Stage Seven Alzheimer’s is a disease Hollywood Riviera resident and author Ruth Stevens knows all too well. Her mother, once a vibrant and a...
Riviera Elementary Award Recipients
Riviera Roundup: Riviera Elementary Award Recipients I have a soft spot for Riviera Elementary — my wife, Suzy Silver Nastaskin went there, as did our children, Isabelle, Aaron and J...
Do you live in a “Kissel-built” home?
Do you live in a “Kissel-built” home? If you live in the part of the Hollywood Riviera with a 90505 zip code, it’s very possible you do. That’s because hundreds of homes in the Riviera were built by d...
Fight Back Against Cancer
Relay For Life Returns May 14 at South High Everyone knows someone who has been affected by cancer. Maybe it’s your spouse, parent, sibling, friend, or worst of all, child. Maybe you’ve had cancer you...
My Life in Kyiv, Ukraine
Though past issues of this newsletter have focused on my fellow Riviera residents and our local businesses, with everything happening in the world right now I feel compelled to use this space to share...
Riviera Resident Reflects on Greek Holocaust
As she looks out from her Hollywood Riviera home onto the blue Pacific below, Stella Leontsini never takes for granted the calm and peaceful existence she enjoys today. It’s a far cry from her childho...
Local Riviera Resident Amean Hameed Helps Others Fly Through the Air with the Greatest of Ease
Driving home from his job as an associate technical fellow in Information Technology (IT) at Boeing, Riviera resident Amean Hameed always passed by a studio offering aerial aerobics. Not sure what it ...
The Little French Bakery Says Bonjour to the Riviera Village – Local Taste Buds Rejoice
Hankering for a fresh, Parisian-style baguette, one with a crispy, caramelized crust and a melt-in-your mouth interior? How about the perfect croissant with a buttery aroma and a flakey bite? You’re i...
What Homeowners Should Know About Calculating Property Tax
Most people know that homeownership requires a monthly mortgage payment. But did you know that you’ll also have to pay property taxes? If you already own a home, you can see how your tax is calculated...
Historic Lower Riviera Home Hits the Market
The Hollywood Riviera exists thanks to the vision and tenacity of developer Clifford Reid, who in 1928 built the community’s first home — one specially designed for his family The majestic Itali...